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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.59 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.59 and 105.62 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.59 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.59 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.59 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 24,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,460.54/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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